Four Things To Do On The Blessed 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah

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Four Things to Do on the

Blessed 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah
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Allah the Most High & Exalted says: “By the Dawn; By the
ten nights” [Surah Al-Fajr:1-2]
This oath substantiates the greatness and sacredness of these ten nights in the
eyes of Allah. This is an extraordinary oath; it is very reliable and signi cant and
the wise men can understand that by this oath, Allah too attaches great
importance and value to the ten nights of Dhul Hijjah.
The Prophet has said regarding these blessed days:
“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more

beloved to Allah than these ten days.” The people asked ,
“Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” He said, “Not even
Jihad for the sake of Allah, except in the case of a man who
went out, giving himself and his wealth up for the cause (of
Allah), and came back with nothing.” [Sahih Al-Bukhari]
It is clear then that these 10 days possess tremendous blessings and

excellence. Therefore we should spend these 10 blessed days and nights in
intensive worship and virtuous acts. Therefore we cannot possibly a ord to
miss out on such immense rewards otherwise we will de nitely be in utter
regret in the Hereafter!
The following are recommended acts to do during the blessed 10 days and
nights of Dhul Hijjah.
1. Fasting the 9 days of Dhul Hijjah

It is recommended to fast on the rst nine days of Dhul Hijjah, especially on the
9th which is the blessed day of Arafah. Allah’s Messenger encouraged us to
do righteous deeds in the rst ten days of Dhul Hijjah; and indeed fasting is one
of the best of deeds.
Almighty Allah says, “All the deeds of the son of Adam are
for him, except fasting, which is for Me and I shall reward for
it.”’ [Sahih Al-Bukhari]
Note: The 10th of Dhul Hijjah is the day of Eid ul Adha and it is prohibited to fast
on this day.
Forgiveness for 2 years of sins (minor sins) for fasting

on the day of Arafah:
Abu Qatadah Al-Ansari narrated, “The Messenger of

Allah was asked about fasting on the day of Arafah (the
9th of the month of Dhul Hijjah). He replied, “Fasting on the
day of Arafah is an expiation for the preceding year and the
following year.” He was also asked about fasting on the day
of Ashura (the 10th of the month of Muharram). He replied,
“Fasting on the day of Ashura is an expiation for the
preceding year.” The Messenger of Allah was also asked
about fasting on Monday, and he replied, “This is the day on
which I was born and the day on which I was sent (with the
Message of Islam) and the day on which I received
revelation.” [Muslim]
Therefore we should try our utmost to fast all the blessed 9 days of Dhul Hijjah
– particularly the 9th of Dhul Hijjah which is the day of Arafah. If not then we
should at least fast as many as we can possibly can as we may not get this
opportunity again next year as life is uncertain and we should never
procrastinate on doing good actions.
Tip: Eat light and hydrate well. If you will be staying up until Fajr, then the more
you eat, the harder it will be for you to stay up and the less productive you will
be! Keep some water with you at all times during the night. This will help you
stay up, feel energised and refreshed and have a clearer mind. Also
encourage your family and friends to join in!
2. Reciting tasbeeh, tahmeed, tahleel and

takbeer abundantly
It is Sunnah to recite takbeer (Allahu
Akbar), tahmeed (Alhamdulillah), tahleel (Laa ilaaha ill-Allah),
and tasbeeh (SubhanAllah) during the rst ten days of Dhul Hijjah. These words
should be recited abundantly in the masajid, homes, streets and in every place
where it is permissible to remember and glorify Allah.
“That they may witness things that are of bene t to them

(reward of Hajj in the Hereafter and also some worldly gain
from trade), and mention the Name of Allah on appointed
days, over the beast of cattle that He has provided for them
(for sacri ce).” [Surah Al-Haj:28]
Reciting the Takbeeraat-e-Tashreeq from the 9th to

the 13th of Dhul Hijjah:
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Laa ilaaha illallahu Wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Wa
lillahil Hamd.
Translation: “Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest. There is no deity besides
Allah and Allah is the greatest. Allah is the greatest and all praises are for Allah
only.”
Men can recite the above after every fardh salaat from Fajr of the 9th of Dhul
Hijjah until Asr of the 13th of Dhul Hijjah audibly. Women should recite it silently.
Tip: Remember and glorify Allah no matter what you are doing: This is
particularly easy as one can remember Allah anywhere and at any time whether
it is during work or any daily activity.
3. O ering the Qurbani (sacri ce of a

livestock animal)
The qurbani (also known as udh’hiya) is the sacri ce of a livestock animal

during Eid ul-Adha. It is the sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim . It is a means of
getting closer to Allah . It is obligatory upon every sane adult who is not a
traveller and can a ord it (wealth equal to or more than nisab). It is performed
on the days of sacri ce which is the 10th, 11th or 12th of Dhul Hijjah. One may
sacri ce a thousand animals on days other than these, but it will never be
regarded or considered as udh’hiya. Therefore the qurbani is a sacred act
which can only be done during the three days of Dhul Hijjah as speci ed.
Regarding the qurbani, Allah says in the Qur’an:
“It is not their meat, nor their blood, that reaches Allah, It is
their piety that reaches Allah.” [Surah Al-Haj:37]
Tip: It is best to go about the sacri ce the traditional way and o ering it in your
locality so that you obtain the lesson from the sacri ce and remind yourself of
the emotions and test that Prophet Ibrahim himself endured. However,
where you face logistical issues, nowadays it is much easier for us to ful l this
sacred act by the mere click of a button over the Internet where we can buy an
animal to be sacri ced on the various established Muslim charity websites.
4. Doing more good deeds than usual
The Prophet said: “There are no days in which righteous

deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days (Dhul
Hijjah).” [Sunan Ibn Majah]
Therefore we should increase the amount of good deeds we do in order to

take advantage of this blessed time where good deeds are increased
signi cantly.
Tip: Complete as many worldly tasks as possible beforehand and do not waste
this precious time: Make arrangements to clear as many of your pending
tasks as possible or make a plan for tackling them later. This way, one is free
to worship during the 10 days and nights without being distracted by worldly
tasks. We must make a rm intention that during these blessed 10 days that we
will not take part in idle talk, watch TV, play computer games or spend time on
the social media. There are many more days in the year for all that – if you
really cannot resist. This is just 10 days! Consider the utter loss and regret for
those who waste these blessed 10 days.
The following 7 deeds are amongst the best actions we can do during these
blessed 10 days:
Reciting the Qur’an abundantly:

“Whoever reads a letter from the Book of Allah, he will have a reward. And
that reward will be multiplied by ten. I am not saying that “Alif, Laam, Meem”
is a letter, rather I am saying that “Alif” is a letter, “laam” is a letter and
“meem” is a letter.” [At-Tirmidhi] So if one letter of the Qur’an is equivalent to
ten good deeds then imagine how much reward there is for reading each
letter during these blessed 10 days which are said to be the best days of the
year! Subhanallah!Abu Darda’ reported Allah’s Apostle as saying: Is any
one of you incapable of reciting a third of the Qur’an in a night? They (the
Companions) asked: How could one recite a third of the Qur’an (in a night)?
Upon this he (the Prophet ) said:” He is Allah, One” is equivalent to a third
of the Qur’an. [Sahih Muslim] Therefore let us recite as much of the Qur’an
as we can during these 10 days and nights and aim to recite it from cover to
cover if we can. After that we should continue reciting the Qur’an
throughout the rest of the year, for it is one of the excellent forms of
worship!Tip: Increase your recitation by adding a few minutes or pages to
your usual recitation routine. If you don’t have a routine yet, maybe this is
the time for you start forming the habit. Begin by committing to recite at
least one or two pages (or for 10 minutes, if you are a slow reciter) and then
work to increase on this. Carry a small pocket mus’haf with you or install
a reliable Qur’an app on a mobile device so that Shaytan cannot
discourage you when you are out and about! Note: It is also very relevant
to read the story of Prophet Ibrahim which will give one a deeper
understanding of the rituals of Hajj and the qurbani.
Showing exemplary character:

The Prophet Muhammad said, “Nothing will be heavier on the Day of
Resurrection in the Scale of the believer than good manners. Allah hates
one who utters foul or coarse language.” [At- Tirmidhi] So we must aim to be
the best in character during these blessed days and nights and continue to
do so for the rest of the year. We must not argue, swear, backbite, slander or
gossip.
Tip: Make an extra e ort to be good to your friends, family, and neighbours,
and especially those of other faiths.
Giving much in charity:

As the rewards of doing good deeds during these days are increased
signi cantly then we should also give as much as we can in charity.Allah
promised forgiveness of our sins if we give in charity and give to the poor
and needy. He honoured our charity and described it as a “ beautiful loan to
Allah “ to emphasise that we are doing something good that He loves, and
that He himself will pay our loan back to us doubled:
“If ye loan to Allah a beautiful loan, He will double it to your (credit), and He
will grant you Forgiveness: for Allah is Most Ready to appreciate (service),
Most Forbearing.” [Surah At-Taghabun:17]
Tip: Have some change with you at all times to hand out when the
opportunity arises. If you don’t have the opportunity to give out money in
public, go online and resolve to donate a xed amount every morning! If you
don’t have money, remember that even a smile is considered charity – so
go on and spread some good cheer!
Respecting and honouring our parents:

Islam teaches us that of the most beloved deeds to Allah, having respect for
one’s parents is second only to that of prayer and is greater than that of
ghting in His cause.It is narrated on the authority of Abdullah bin Mas’ood
, who observed: “I asked Allah’s Messenger which deed was the
best.” He (the Prophet ) replied: ‘The Prayer at its appointed hour.’ I
(again) asked: “Then what?” He (the Holy Prophet) replied: ‘Kindness to the
parents.’ I (again) asked: “Then what?” He replied: ‘Earnest struggle (Jihad) in
the cause of Allah.’ I refrained from asking any more questions for fear of
annoying him. [Sahih Muslim] Tip:
Tip: Make an extra e ort to spend time with them during these blessed
days. Recite Qur’an with them, read a book together, discuss a lecture you
heard, share your plans for the future and seek their input. Drive your father
to the masjid if he is unable to walk there and earn reward for doing so, or
call them a few more times in the day if they live far away.
Doing many nawa l (superogatory) prayers:
Rabi’ah ibn Malik al-Aslami reported that the Prophet

said:”Ask (anything).” Rabi’ah said: “I ask of you to be your
companion in paradise. ” The Prophet said: “Or anything
else?” Rabi’ah said: “That is it.” The Prophet said to him:
“Then help me by making many prostrations (i.e.,
supererogatory prayers).” [Abu Dawud]
The following are sunnah and nawa l prayers to pray during the 10 days of
Dhul Hijjah:-
Pray 12 raka’ahs of sunnah daily along with the fardh prayers. Umm
Habibah Ramilah bint Abu Sufyan narrated she heard the Prophet
saying: “A house will be built in Paradise for every Muslim who o ers twelve
units of prayers other than the obligatory ones in day and night, to seek
pleasure of Allah.” [Muslim] Umm Habibah (RA) narrated that the Prophet
(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Whoever sticks to the habit of o ering four
rakàhs before Noon Prayer & four rakàhs after it, Allah will shield him
against the Hell-Fire.” [Sunan An-Nasai]
Salaatul Duhaa: The Prophet is reported to have said: Whoever prayed

twelve rakaats (before midday), then Allah will, as a reward, prepare a
palace of gold for him in Paradise. [Sunan An-Nasai]
Two raka’ahs sunnah after entering the masjid: Abu Qatadah narrated
the Prophet as saying: “If any one of you enters a mosque, he should
pray two rakàhs before sitting.” [Abi Dawud]
Tahiyyatul wudhu: – 2 raka’ahs sunnah after performing wudhu

(ablution). Abu Hurayrah reported the Prophet saying to Bilal : “Tell
me about the best of your deeds (i.e. one which you deem the most
rewarding) since your embracing Islam because I heard your footsteps in
front of me in Paradise.” Bilal replied: “I do not consider any act of mine
more rewarding than that whenever I make ablution at any time of night or
day, I perform Prayer for as much as was destined for me to do.” [Al-Bukhari
and Muslim]
Tahajjud prayer: The most virtuous nawa l (voluntary) prayer is the Tahajjud
prayer as it enables one to get closer to Allah . The best recitation of the
Qur’an is done during Tahajjud prayer. You should recite as much of the
Qur’an as you have memorised. In the long prostrations, beg Allah for
forgiveness and mercy and surely He will never turn away his slaves who
beg of him during this prayer.
Note: During the rst 10 days of Dhul Hijjah we should aim to pray Tahajjud
every night. If not then we should pray it in as many nights as we possibly
can. When fasting during the rst 9 days of Dhul Hijjah one should awaken a
little earlier for Suhur, make wudhu and pray Tahajjud. The last third portion
of the night is the most blessed part of the night in which duas are more
readily accepted during this time. So by praying Tahajjud it gives us the best
opportunity to get closer to Allah and to make sincere dua, repenting for our
sins past and present and to beg, cry and ask of Allah for whatever we want.
Tip: Before you go to bed each night, use the Productive Muslim
Taskinator to block out time for these additional acts of worship. You are
more likely to get something done if you allocate time for it. As the saying
goes – what gets scheduled, gets done!
Increase in glori cation & remembrance of Allah:

As His creations we should all remember and glorify our creator as much as
we possibly can, but even more so during these blessed days. The
following are some easy and very bene cial dhikr and glori cation we can
do throughout these blessed days and nights.
– Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Laa ilaaha illallahu Wallahu Akbar, Allahu
Akbar, Wa lillahil Hamd
– Subhanallah
– Alhamdulillah
– Allahu Akbar
– Laa ilaha ilallah
– La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
– Asthagh rullah
– SubhanAllahil azeem wa bihamdihi
– Subhāna-llāhi, wa-l-hamdu li-llāhi, wa lā ilāha illā-llāhu, wa-llāhu akbar. Wa
lā hawla wa lā quwwata illā bi-llāhi-l-aliyyi-l-azīm
– Lā ilāha illā-llāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka lahu lahu-l-mulku wa lahu-l-ḥamdu
yuhyi wa yumītu wa huwa ḥayyu-llā yamūtu abadan abada, ḏū-l-jalāli wa-l-
ikrām, biyadihi-l-khayr, wa huwa alā kulli Shay-in qadīr or the shortened
version Laa ilaaha illal-laahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa
lahul-hamdu wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shay-in qadeerOne can also recite the
durood that one recites towards the end of one’s salaah or the shortest
durood: Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallim.Tip: Have something in your environment
or on your person as a reminder for dhikr. It could be a special ring that you
wear or a sticker placed on your desk or car wind shield.
Making much dua:

Almighty Allah says in the Qur’an,
“When my servants ask you concerning me, (tell them) I

am indeed close (to them). I listen to the prayer of every
suppliant when he calls on me.” [Suratul Baqarah:186]
We should busy ourselves in Dua during these 10 blessed days and nights
particularly on the night and day of Arafat which is the 9th of Dhul Hijjah.
Duas are also readily accepted during fasting, especially just before Suhur
ends and just before breaking the fast.
Making life changes:

We should make the necessary changes to improve ourselves as Muslims
and what better time to make such changes than during these blessed 10
days where we can change our lives forever? We must internalise these
changes and make a rm commitment to Allah , and maybe that he will
wipe o our sins until we become newborn babies, In sha Allah.Therefore let
us make the best of these blessed days and make the necessary changes
so that we may live a life devoted to Allah. We should aim to rectify our
condition and live for the Hereafter rather than living for this world which can
end at any second for any one of us. Allah tells us In the Qur’an to enter fully
into our deen (way of life) and not partly:
“O believers enter into Islam completely and do not

follow the footsteps of Shaitan, surely he is your clear-cut
enemy….” [Surah Al-Baqarah:208-210]
So then will we not make Islam a FULL part of our lives? This is our best
opportunity and if we don’t grab it now and death comes to us then surely we
will regret it for ETERNITY! Surely there is no logic in putting all of our e orts
into a short, temporary life which can end at any second and neglect that
which will last forever. Knowing this then why do we put everything into this
life and neglect the Hereafter? Time is passing us by and we are blinded by
the deception of this life. Time is not on our side. This life is very short indeed.
It is like a quick passing phase. It is a short stopover in our journey to the
eternal Afterlife.
This short life is our only one opportunity to build our Hereafter. In the
Hereafter we will want to be taken back to this life in order to live it again so
that we can worship Allah. But we will not be able to. So let us prepare for the
Hereafter and our inevitable death before preparations are made for our
funerals.
May Allah enable us to make the best of these blessed days and nights and
make it a means of our success in this world and in the Hereafter. Ameen.
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Farrukh Paasha is a HR consultant for a local charity that cares for the terminally
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He likes to write articles to motivate others to do good deeds of all kinds.
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Four Things to Do on the

The Prophet has said regarding these blessed days:

“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more

It is clear then that these 10 days possess tremendous blessings and

1. Fasting the 9 days of Dhul Hijjah

Forgiveness for 2 years of sins (minor sins) for fasting

Abu Qatadah Al-Ansari narrated, “The Messenger of

2. Reciting tasbeeh, tahmeed, tahleel and

“That they may witness things that are of bene t to them

Reciting the Takbeeraat-e-Tashreeq from the 9th to

3. O ering the Qurbani (sacri ce of a

The qurbani (also known as udh’hiya) is the sacri ce of a livestock animal

4. Doing more good deeds than usual

The Prophet said: “There are no days in which righteous

Therefore we should increase the amount of good deeds we do in order to

Reciting the Qur’an abundantly:

Showing exemplary character:

Giving much in charity:

Respecting and honouring our parents:

Doing many nawa l (superogatory) prayers:

Rabi’ah ibn Malik al-Aslami reported that the Prophet

Salaatul Duhaa: The Prophet is reported to have said: Whoever prayed

Tahiyyatul wudhu: – 2 raka’ahs sunnah after performing wudhu

Increase in glori cation & remembrance of Allah:

Making much dua:

“When my servants ask you concerning me, (tell them) I

Making life changes:

“O believers enter into Islam completely and do not

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